care for

verb

cared for; caring for; cares for

1

: to do the things that are needed to help and protect (a person or animal) : look after (someone or something)

She cares for elderly patients.

Who is caring for your son while you are at work?

2

: to feel affection for (someone)

I got the feeling he never really cared for me.

3

somewhat formal : to like or enjoy (something)

—often used in negative statements

I don't care for jelly beans.

I don't care for your tone of voice.

4

somewhat formal : to want (something)

Would you care for some pie?

Examples of care for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2018, Congress directed federal health officials to work with states on ways to improve care for people leaving prison and jail. — Julie Wernau, NPR, 22 July 2026

Rather than directly answering whether the two remain close, Tenisha explained that her focus has been on caring for the couple’s 9-year-old daughter while navigating grief. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Riding a national surge of interest in treatments for menopause, the affiliate also began offering specialized care for women in perimenopause, a period before menopause begins that can bring insomnia and brain fog. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

However, Twain put her career on hold and moved back to Ontario to care for her younger siblings. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for care for

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